Video: Bastian Schweinsteiger was asked if he can help his MLS team 'win a World Cup'

Legendary German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is coming to the MLS, and the expectations for his stint with the Chicago Fire might be a bit too high. Forget about lifting the MLS Cup, reporters are out here asking if he’s capable of leading the Fire to the top of the world soccer…

I’m going to defend this poor reporter, who was sent to cover a sport he very clearly does not understand: There are so many soccer competitions going on, it’s not that hard to lose track. Every country has multiple leagues and cup competitions. Then there are the continental club competitions and international competitions. It’s all very confusing for a casual sports fans who doesn’t follow soccer closely.

Still, how do you not know the World Cup consists only of national teams? Does this guy not jump on the USMNT bandwagon every for years like the rest of America?

This is like asking Kevin Durant if he’s going to lead the Warriors to an Olympic gold medal or asking Chris Sale if he is the missing peice in the Red Sox’s chase for whatever they call World Baseball Classic’s trophy. Just a little bit of research and we all could have avoided this terribly awkward situation.

Video: Bastian Schweinsteiger was asked if he can help his MLS team 'win a World Cup'

Expectations are high in Chicago.

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